*Making Headlights Look Better*

[Zippi]

I did a search and came up empty.  Is there anything that can be done with the clear plastic headlights?  Anything you guys are doing to make them stand out?

[Snake45]

If the kit has clear headlight lenses, the two best things you can do is install them straight and right-side up, and install them with a non-fogging glue (such as white glue). 

Oh, and if the headlight has a plastic "stem," like many Monogram kits, hit the back of that stem with white paint to avoid the toylike googly-eye look. This has made a HUGE difference in the appearance of many of my diecasts. 

Edited April 18, 2021 by Snake45

[Tabbysdaddy]

I like to put a piece of bare metal foil behind the stem to hide the hole. 

[Zippi]

Thanks for the info guys.  Always learning.  

[Steamboat]

Here's a trick I use.  I picked up these sequins at HL. They are a little over 1/4" in diameter.  

I glue the head of a pin (preferably a spherical one) into the center hole, and mount the assembly in place of the kit's reflector. 

Here's a picture of a finished model.  I'm working on another that needs better headlights right now,  I'll let you know how it comes out. 

[Zippi]

Nice idea Bill.

[peteski]

Some additional ideas were discussed iin

 

[John1955]

On 4/18/2021 at 5:13 PM, Steamboat said:

Here's a trick I use.  I picked up these sequins at HL. They are a little over 1/4" in diameter.  

I glue the head of a pin (preferably a spherical one) into the center hole, and mount the assembly in place of the kit's reflector. 

Here's a picture of a finished model.  I'm working on another that needs better headlights right now,  I'll let you know how it comes out. 

Excellent idea! Thanks, I'm going to try that.